One hundred years ago, in 1918, an influenza pandemic broke out. The so-called Spanish flu killed 20-50 million people, many more than the First Ward War that ended the same year [1]. Could it happen again? What can we do to avoid it? What is the role of hand hygiene in this story? Continue reading
Prevention in the cold season
The cold and flu season normally begins as early as October, and can result in severe illnesses, particularly amongst children. Although people in the Arab regions tend to think that cold and flu season does not exist due to the hot climate in the region, the World Health Organization has proven through research that during this time seasonal viruses actually exist there and can cause illnesses and infections. Continue reading